Brittany Leatherwood, PA-S
Nederland,TX
Summary
Highly skilled physician assistant student with exceptional diagnostic skills and clinical acumen. Looking for new opportunity for growth as a physician assistant. Compassionate healthcare provider and excellent problem solver. Innovative, team oriented, proficient multitasker.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Veterinary Medicine Research Lab
College Station, TX
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Work to understand genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying phenotypic variation and disease of Angelman Syndrome by confirming genotypic expression of animal models through PCR and gel electrophoresis.
Healthcare Volunteer
Beaumont/College Station, TX
06.2015 - Current
- (60 hours) The Luke Society Medical Clinic Student Director/Volunteer
- (22 hours) St. Vincent's Student Run Medical Clinic Volunteer
- (32 hours) Camp Life Counselor to camper with disability
- (64 hours) Baylor Scott and White Volunteer in Physical Therapy
- (65 hours) Baptist Hospital Volunteer in NICU
Doctor's Assistant
Dave and Dave Associates
Bryan, TX
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted family medicine physician and psychiatrist in both clerical and clinical work by promoting office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing vitals/histories and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Answered phone calls and messages for two-physician outpatient medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
Pharmacy Clerk
King’s Pharmacy Mid County
Nederland, TX
05.2015 - 12.2018
- Worked closely with five pharmacists and four pharmacy technicians daily to ensure patient satisfaction by guiding and supporting more than 250 customers via phone each day, locating and processing ready prescriptions to customers, and facilitating medication consultations.
Student Observer
Varied Hospitals/Clinics
Beaumont/Bryan/Houston, TX
05.2015 - 12.2019
- (219 hours): Beaumont, TX - Surgery (Orthopedic, General, OB, Cardiothoracic), Dermatology (MOHS), Pediatric Cardiology
- (41 Hours): Allergy Associates of Brazos Valley
- (40 Hours): MD Anderson Cancer Center, STEP Observer in Leukemia department
Education
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science Minor in Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2019
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Preventive care
- Electronic Medical Records
- Staff collaboration
- Patient safety
Clinical Rotations
- Internal Medicine, Cardiology - The Heart Center, Webster, TX
- Internal Medicine, Pulmonology - Dr. Regina Pillai, Clear Lake Specialties
- Internal Medicine, Inpatient - Guy Nelson NP, Armstrong Medical Group
- Internal Medicine, Endocrinology - Dr. Jayaraj, Triangle Endocrinology
- Pediatric Genetics - Dr. Erin Cooney, UTMB - Division of Genetics
- Women's Health - Christina Garcia NP, UTMB RMCH - Beaumont
- Ear, Nose, and Throat - Dr. Strunk, Bay Area ENT
- Family Medicine - Dr. Husein, League City Family Clinic
- Mental Health - VA - Richmnond
- General Surgery - LBJ Hospital
- Breast Surgical Oncology - MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Emergency Medicine - UTMB ER
Affiliations
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), 2019 -current
- Texas Academy of Physician Assistants (TAPA), 2019-current
- Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association (TCGPAA), 2020-current
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2020
- CPR/BLS, 2020
- Mental Health First Aid Certified, 2018
- QPR Suicide Prevention Certificate, 2020
Timeline
Doctor's Assistant
Dave and Dave Associates
05.2019 - 08.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Veterinary Medicine Research Lab
01.2018 - 08.2019
Healthcare Volunteer
06.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Clerk
King’s Pharmacy Mid County
05.2015 - 12.2018
Student Observer
Varied Hospitals/Clinics
05.2015 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Physician Assistant Studies
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science Minor in Psychology
Texas A&M University
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 2020
- CPR/BLS, 2020
- Mental Health First Aid Certified, 2018
- QPR Suicide Prevention Certificate, 2020
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